ST. THERESE – LITTLE FLOWER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH May 13, 2018

Dear Parish Family,

The parish staff and I want to wish all mothers a blessed and happy Mothers’ Day. As mothers, you have made and continue to make sacrifices for your children. Today is your day. Please celebrate and enjoy!

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Today we celebrate Jesus’ return to his Father. At the Last Supper, Jesus said, “‘But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you’” [John 16:7]. During the week between Ascension and Pentecost, the Church asks us to pray for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

This Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m. our Confirmation candidates will be confirmed by Archbishop Thompson at Sts. Peter & Paul Cathedral. All are invited to attend. Congratulations to our candidates, and thanks to the Confirmation team, led by Tom Costello, who prepared them.

Please note the announcement concerning Fr. Joe Moriarty’s 25 th

anniversary Mass on Sunday, May 20, at 1:00 p.m. here at Little Flower. Fr. Joe is the son of Pat and Margaret Moriarty and the nephew of Denis and Ita Moriarty.

Last weekend, May 4 and 5, was Little Flower Catholic School’s annual musical. This year’s production was Disney’s Mulan Jr. By my count, 54 Little Flower students were members of the cast or production staff. Congratulations and thanks to all of the students, and special thanks to Mr. Gabe Elam, the Director; Mrs. Nancy Herrman, the Choreographer; Mr. David Wissel, the Artistic Director; Mark Allstatt, Bob Sitzman, Jesse Hook, Anne Hook, Lynda Trimble, Jennifer Dye, Bill Belles, and all the parents, teachers, and parish staff for their assistance and support.

We were recently notified about e-mail scams where people were receiving phony requests for help or money from their pastors. Please know that emails from parish staff will always come from their parish email address, e.g., frbob@littleflowerparish.org. Occasionally, you might receive one from parishoffice@littleflowerparish.org. If you are in any way suspicious about an e-mail from me, another staff member, or the parish office, please be cautious and ask.

Tuesday we remember Fr. John C. Riedinger, Little Flower’s pastor from 1942-1966. Fr. John was born on May 15, 1882. Fr. John was almost 60 when he was appointed pastor of Little Flower. He retired when he turned 84. Fr. John was a builder. He built our beautiful church, the rectory, the convent (now the parish center), and the garage. He renovated the second floor of the school and added two additions to the school. If you have never noticed it, there is a plaque in his honor in church in the alcove near the restrooms.

Finally, many of you have noticed that the original sanctuary ceiling is bleeding through the white paint. We are considering restoring the sanctuary ceiling. If we do this, it will be completely funded by donors. Before we make a final decision, if anyone has strong feelings one way or the other, please let me know some time this week.

Have a wonderful week.

fr. bob

For the Week of May 14 - 20, 2018 14 May Monday

5:30 p.m. Dorothy Moody by Carol Freeland15 May Tuesday

5:30 p.m. Tom Burke16 May Wednesday 5:30 p.m. For the Intentions of Cindy Ownings by her Dad17 May Thursday

1:30 p.m. Green Briar – Jeanne Martino 5:30 p.m. Communion Service7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Cathedral - Confirmation

18 May Friday8:30 a.m. Teresa Eckrich by Lori Cook5:30 p.m. Communion Service

19 May Saturday-Vigil of Pentecost5:00 p.m. Mary Miller by Jim and Loretta Miller

20 May Sunday – Pentecost8:30 a.m. Isabelle Mackenzie Lyons by her Family

10:30 a.m. Jim Dunn by Sandra Jarosinski6:00 p.m. For the People

May 13 - 20, 2018DAY ROOM TIME GROUPSunday Blood Pressure Check after all weekend Masses.

Duffey Hall 9:30 a.m. Mother’s Day Breakfast

St. Therese 1:30 p.m. Franciscan AssociatesMonday St. Therese 6:30 p.m. Graduation Dinner

Committee Holy Family 6:30 p.m. SoulCoreDuffey Hall 7:00 p.m. Following Christ

Tuesday St. Therese 9:30 a.m. Legion of MaryChurch 7:00 p.m. ChoirDuffey Hall 7:00 p.m. LF Neighborhood

MeetingWednesday St. Patrick 6:00 p.m. Finance Council Thursday Sts. Peter &

Paul Cathedral7:00 p.m. Confirmation

Duffey Hall 6:00 p.m. LFAC DinnerSt. Therese 8:00 p.m. AA

FridaySaturday Parking Lot 7:00 a.m. 8th Grade Leaves for D.C.

Duffey Hall 9:00 a.m. Men’s ClubNew Parishioner Registration after All Masses

Sunday Duffey Hall 9:30 a.m. Coffee and DonutsChurch 1:00 p.m. Fr. Joe Moriarty’s 25th

Anniversary Mass

PLEASE CONSIDER REMEMBERING

LITTLE FLOWER PARISH AND SCHOOL

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

IN YOUR ESTATE PLANNING.

 STEWARDSHIP OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASUREYOUR GIFTS TO GOD AND PARISH

Weekly Budget Goal $ 13,500.00 Collection of May 5 and 6 $ 9,622.05 Electronic Contributions 4/30 – 5/4 $ 7,044.50

Fiscal Year 2017-2018 YTD Actual $ 617,866.25Fiscal Year 2017-2018 YTD Budget $ 607,500.00Fiscal Year 2017-2018 YTD $ 10,366.25

Home Improvement FundMarch Contributions $ 2,105.33April Contributions $ 2,668.83May Contributions $ 955.00

SAVE THE DATE: The Parish Life Commission is planning a trip to St. Mary of the Woods to visit the Shrine of St. Mother Theodore Guerin and to tour the grounds of the campus on Saturday, June 16. We will depart from Little Flower at 7:30 a.m. and return around 4:30 p.m. The cost will be $15.00 and includes lunch. We will be car pooling to Terre Haute. Please watch the bulletin for more information.

Fr. Joe Moriarty (son of the Parish)Invites you to a Mass

celebrating 25 years of priesthood!May 20, at 1 p.m.

at Little Flower Parish.A Desert Reception will follow.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Therese Brandon at 317-409-4100.

(grades 8 thru 12)

Youth Choir will be on an early summer break during graduation/festival season and will not meet again until practice on June 17.

SUMMER CAMP Plant, Grow, Bloom!

Little Flower Summer Camp is now accepting registrations.

With activities and challenges for kids age 3 through 14, the Plant, Grow, Bloom program creates a safe, caring, FUN environment with an emphasis on developing the whole child (spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively).  We offer flexible five-day tuition passes for $140 that you may use for a whole week or over several

weeks. Call the school office for registration information, 317-353-2282.

We would like to recognize our parishioners who are graduating from elementary school, high school, or college in an upcoming Sunday Bulletin, or parish newsletter. Please send their name, and the name of the school, college, or university from which they are graduating to tom@littleflowerparish.org, or call the

parish center and leave the information. (It is not necessary to send Scecina, Cathedral, and Little Flower graduates as they will be published separately.)

The Mass and Rite of Confirmation will take place for our candidates on Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral. Archbishop Thompson is scheduled to preside. All are welcome to attend this celebration.

Candidates and sponsors are to meet in Assembly Hall in the Catholic Center at 5:50 p.m. Parents and other guests should proceed directly to the Cathedral.

SAVE THE DATEVacation Bible School

July 16 - 20, 20186:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

For children entering Pre4 to 4th grade in the fall.Volunteers are needed!

Please contact Lisa at 317-357-8352 ext. 33 or email: lgibbons@littleflower parish.org. Watch the bulletin for more information.

Please remember our parishioners who are ill, homebound, or in a nursing home in your thoughts and prayers. If you get a chance, please send them a card or a note! This week we especially want to remember

Agnes Evrard,1223 N Edmondson B12, Indianapolis, IN 46219

ST. THERESE – LITTLE FLOWER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH May 13, 2018

Camp Cathedral Summer CampJoin us for 2018 “Camp Cathedral” Summer Camps at Cathedral High School! Cathedral High School’s Summer Camps are open for registration at www.campcathedral.com. Camp Cathedral runs from June 4-July 27 and includes half-day single camps and all-day combo camps. Before and after care are available. Families can choose from over 35 sports camps and nearly 60 enrichment camps. Camps are grade specific with offerings for Kindergartners through 12th graders. Make new friends and new memories! But hurry, as popular camps fill up quickly. Find more information and to sign up, go to www.campcathedral.com. 

High School Placement Test Summer AcademyCurrent 7th graders who want to maximize their potential for success on the High School Placement Test should consider Cathedral’s Placement Test Summer Academy. For an early bird price of only $85 for students who register by May 15, students can take a practice placement test on a Monday, receive direct instruction from Math and English teachers for three days, and take another practice test on a Friday. Plus, students receive a free test prep book ($20 value) at the end of the course! Prepare for success on the test, and earn scores that can be used for admission and/or merit scholarships during 8th grade. Choose from mornings or afternoons during one of the two weeks: June 18-22 or July 9-13. Visit www.gocathedral.com/hsptacademy, or call (317) 968-7370 to learn more!

SCECINA NEWS

Future CrusadersScecina is accepting applications for the Crusader Class of 2022. Please visit scecina.org/ admissions for more information and to apply. Many scholarships, including some new scholarships, are available. Learn more at scecina.org/scholarships.

Summer Camp at ScecinaDiscover Summer Opportunities at Scecina! Scecina summer camps provide a safe, supervised place for children in grades 1-8. We offer enrichment camps, such as Bricks 4 Kidz, Robotics, Math Games, Safe Sitter and theatre. We also have several Crusader camps for sports, including basketball, track, soccer, cheerleading, and more. Visit www.scecina.org/camps to register.

Tuition assistance for 2018-19Scecina’s tuition assistance application for 2018-19 is now

available online. Please visit online.factsmgt.com/signin/4KZR8 to complete an application. By logging into your FACTs account, you will be able to pay the FACTS tuition assistance application fee of $27 and upload your supporting documentation. Before beginning your tuition assistance application, please gather all family and financial information, including 2017 federal tax return, W-2, 1099, student birthdates, information regarding other income such as social security statements, public assistance benefits, bank account, retirement account, and investment account information, car payments, house or rent payment, etc.

PLAN TO GET YOUR WRISTBANDOnce again this year, those attending the festival will be required to purchase $10 in coupons prior to admittance to the grounds. These coupons can be used as cash any place on the festival grounds. However, parishioners can bypass this requirement by securing and wearing one of our special festival wristbands. If you have and wear this wristband, you can come and go as you please all weekend without the need to purchase tickets.You may obtain this wristband for yourself, for members of your family, or for friends after Masses on May 19/20 and May 26/27 or at the parish office beginning on Monday, May 14, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday. You will be asked to provide the name and address of others for whom you are picking up a wristband. Please plan ahead and get your wristband and find out who among your family and friends will attend so you can get one for them. We do ask that you not pick up wristbands for others unless you are sure they will be attending.

Presale tickets for festival rides will be available in church after weekend Masses on May 19/20 and May 26/27. Please plan to purchase tickets in advance, as they are less expensive for you and the percentage of profit for the parish is greater on advance sale tickets! You may also purchase advance sale tickets in the parish office from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday, beginning May 14.

The Parish Life Commission will be sponsoring 3 events this summer.

 

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Our first event will be St. Mary of the Woods on Saturday, June 16. We will depart from Little Flower at 7:30 a.m. and return around 4:30 p.m.

 

We are also planning another Little Flower Night at Victory Field on Friday, July 13. Game time will be at 7:15 p.m., and there will be fireworks following the game.

Our final summer event is the Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 19, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. It will be on the parish grounds. Watch the bulletin for more information about these events.

FESTIVAL NEWSSUMMERFEST 2018 – June 1, 2, and 3

Permit #146498NEW THIS YEAR! - Want to help at Summerfest? Why not sponsor a keg? For just $50.00 you or a group can sponsor a keg. During the festival, the name(s) of the individual(s) will be posted on the beer wagon while that keg is being tapped. The $50.00 also includes one free 16 ounce beer at the festival. Contact Angie in the parish center at amackell@littleflowerparish.org if you are interested in sponsoring a keg no later than May 25.

RAFFLE! Please do your best to turn in as many tickets as possible. Extras are available at all the church doors. The raffle has potential to bring money in from outside the parish, and that is always very helpful. Because the raffle is so important to our success, we are going to provide weekly updates on where we stand. We hope you will help us meet our goal! Last year raffle sales totaled $22,875.00. Our goal this year is to sell as many tickets as we did last year. It will take a lot of effort to match last year’s results. This include all tickets sold prior to and during the festival.

Total tickets sold as of 5/7/2018 $ 4,430.00Same time last year $ 3,400.00Goal $ 22,875.00

If only ½ of our households turned in $100 in ticksts $ 48,000.00

This year we are again very fortunate to have not one but two beautiful pieces of stained glass art donated to us to be raffled off. The winner gets first choice. The artist has spent over $400, two trips to Nashville, IN, one trip to North Vernon, and many, many hours putting them together. 100% of the proceeds go to Little Flower.

Because of your generosity last year, we raised $2300 and hope to reach $3000 this year. CAN YOU HELP??? Will you help?? Tickets are very reasonable, and the more you spend, the more free tickets you get.

6 For $5.00---13 for $10.00---28 for $20.00---75 for $50.00 and anything in between will get you the appropriate amount of tickets.

Please send a check made out to Little Flower (will take cash but prefer a check), and mail it to Steve Wright at 915 N Hawthorne Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46219. The drawing is on Sunday, June 3, at 4 PM at the closing of the silent auction. You do NOT have to be present to win, but please enclose your phone number so we can call you when YOU win. We will ship if necessary.

Shirts ordered in advance will be available for pick up after Masses on the weekend of May 19/20 and May 26/27.

A limited selection of shirts will be available for sale at $10.00 each.Donations are being accepted for the “Little Flowers” plant booth. They are looking for any kinds of potted plants or starts, soil, pots, etc., and would appreciate them being marked with what they are and any care notes. You may drop your donations outside the parish center on May 30 or 31, or call Katie Baecher at 317-504-7937 for pick up. Pick up will take place shortly before the festival.

USED BOOK SALEPlease bring your donations of good used books to the Parish Center during regular office hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. M-F).

The Silent Auction team needs your help.  Call Mary Martha Costello at 317-544-0473 or Rosemary Armour at 317-372-5513 if you or your employer can donate new goods or services valued in excess of $25.00.   

ATTENTION COLTS OR PACERS SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

ST. THERESE – LITTLE FLOWER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH May 13, 2018

Would you be willing to donate a pair (or more) of your tickets for just one game next year? The Silent Auction could use your donation.  Please call Mary Martha Costello or Rosemary Armour at the numbers listed above.

SET UP - We need help with booth assembly and set up. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, May 26, at 9 a.m. and Thursday, May 31, at 6 p.m. Please bring a drill and/or an 8-foot step ladder if you can.

4th ANNUAL FESTIVAL BINGO!!We will have BINGO in the school cafeteria on Friday evening, June 1, only.

Registration begins at 6:00 p.m., and games begin at 7:00 p.m. $1,000 in cash prizes! Spread the word!